2005 Acura MDX Acura MDX 2005

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2005 Acura MDX repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (3%)

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2005 Acura MDX suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (33%)

$500 - $999 (26%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (4%)

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Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Acura MDX

Engine not specified

156600 mi

C $2250
Replace Front Struts. Rear shocks, front tie rods. Timing belt. 

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2005 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

143000 mi

US $1028
Due to abnormal tire wear, had 2 struts on front and 2 shocks on rear replaced. 
148000 mi

US $130
Replace defective shock on rear wheel 
118500 mi

US $3000
replaced rear shocks 
111000 mi

US $200
Front lower control arms replaced 
114980 mi rear left bearing shot, replaced 
133300 mi

C $150
Rear bearing 
208000 mi

US $488
Replaced Struts and Sway Bar 
148000 mi

US $300
Tire wear, so replaced gas pressure struts and aligned the front end. 
215000 mi

US $600
Power steering was replaced - the whirring noise resulted in this finally requiring replacement $600 
153000 mi

US $1000
struts and shocks and general check up 
105000 mi

US $800
Dealer states the Steering Rack assembly is leaking power steering fluid. I have been watching the fluid for several months and there is no indication of a leak. 
120000 mi

US $925
Replaced Shocks and Struts 
264200 mi

US $592
Replaced both front drive axles and the right side axle seal. 
321000 mi

US $2000
Rebuild PS Pump, Replace PS High Pressure Hose 
113800 mi

US $500
Power Steering Pump 
39060 mi

C $500
Replaced driver side front wheel bearings. 
106000 mi

US $250
Front sway bar snapped and was replaced. 
106000 mi

US $1037
Car was bouncing more than normal when driving over speed humps; replaced both front and rear struts and shock absorbers. 
110000 mi

US $600
replace front struts 
131000 mi

US $1400
steering noise, shop diagnosed leaking steering rack so it was replaced. but pump is what is making the noise. 
139000 mi

US $1000
Power steering pump 
158000 mi

US $160
Drivers side outer tie rod was bad, this caused alignment issue 
139000 mi

US $250
Minor noise observed from power steering. Failing O-ring was to blame, causing vibration. O-ring replaced. 
111200 mi

US $275
Power steering pump very noisy and starting to decrease steering capabilities. 
124000 mi

US $1200
Rear upper and lower control arms were replaced. Upper was replaced with adjustable arms to allow for proper future wheel alignments. 
147670 mi

US $2000
Shocks and struts replaced on all 4 corners. 

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